Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 08:18am on 16 Jun 2025,Monday International
Tensions between Israel and Iran have escalated dramatically after Iran launched missile strikes on Israeli cities, killing 18 people. In retaliation, Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz warned that Tehran residents “will soon pay the price,” accusing Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei of targeting civilians. Iran reported 230 deaths from earlier Israeli strikes on Quds Force command centres. Khamenei vowed to deliver "heavy blows" to Israel, sharing footage of missiles hitting Tel Aviv and Jerusalem. The conflict threatens to further destabilize the region, with humanitarian concerns mounting and crude oil prices spiking. International observers fear a deeper war could erupt. (PC: NDTV)
